Cost of a Colonoscopy Polyp Removal Visit
in San Francisco
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
San Francisco's diverse healthcare market includes major systems like UCSF Health and Sutter Health competing across multiple neighborhoods from the Mission to Pacific Heights. Patients in San Francisco pay between $30 and $2,338 for a Colonoscopy Polyp Removal visit, with a median of $480. Our data shows 0 active providers in the city (0 individual practitioners, 0 group practices) currently participating in insurance networks.
Cost Summary for Colonoscopy Polyp Removal in San Francisco
Low Estimate
$30
Median
$480
High Estimate
$2,338
Providers
145
36% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does colonoscopy with polyp removal compare to related procedures in California?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $85 | $85 | $647 | 5,883 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $308 | $1,785 | 12,256 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $80 | $85 | $598 | 6,177 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $80 | $196 | $1,352 | 16,316 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $16 | $49 | $88 | 22,603 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $79 | $101 | $586 | 17,572 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $52 | $90 | $287 | 7,619 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 45385 — Colonoscopy with removal of polyps by snare). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 45385 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 45385 (Colonoscopy with removal of polyps by snare), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 45385 covers: the provider's professional fee for colonoscopy with polyp removal. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Is It Cheaper to See a Colonoscopy Polyp Removal Near San Francisco?
Among nearby cities, San Jose offers the most competitive rates with a median of $420, which is $60 less than San Francisco's median of $480. Both Oakland and Fremont show higher medians at $626 and $625 respectively, making them $145 more expensive than San Francisco. These price differences reflect varying practice costs and market competition across the Bay Area region.
| City | Median Cost | vs. San Francisco | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (this city) | $480 | — | 145 |
| Oakland8.3 mi away | $626 | +$146 | 33 |
| Fremont28.3 mi away | $625 | +$145 | 129 |
| San Jose42 mi away | $420 | -$60 | 33 |
Nearby cities sorted by distance. Delta = nearby city median minus San Francisco median. Provider count reflects active providers for this specialty.
Colonoscopy Polyp Removal Visit Costs by City in California — 2026
| City | Min Cost | Median Cost | Max Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Burbank | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Thousand Oaks | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Valencia | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Van Nuys | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Westlake Village | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Ventura | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Sylmar | $80 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Porter Ranch | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Calabasas | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| Santa Clarita | $85 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| West Hills | $85 | $1,360 | $1,785 |
| Sonoma | $228 | $798 | $830 |
| San Rafael | $150 | $798 | $798 |
| Novato | $32 | $798 | $798 |
| Larkspur | $30 | $798 | $1,785 |
| Stanford | $80 | $796 | $2,338 |
| Travis Afb | $55 | $776 | $2,334 |
| Woodland Hills | $80 | $724 | $1,785 |
| Beverly Hills | $85 | $715 | $1,785 |
| Torrance | $85 | $715 | $1,785 |
| Marina Del Rey | $85 | $715 | $1,785 |
| Tarzana | $85 | $715 | $1,785 |
| Culver City | $85 | $715 | $1,785 |
| Palo Alto | $80 | $646 | $2,338 |
| Oakland | $85 | $626 | $2,338 |
| Fremont | $425 | $625 | $839 |
| Pasadena | $80 | $625 | $1,785 |
| Covina | $80 | $625 | $625 |
| Arcadia | $80 | $625 | $1,785 |
| Redondo Beach | $85 | $625 | $1,785 |
| Northridge | $80 | $625 | $1,785 |
| Glendora | $30 | $625 | $926 |
| Pleasanton | $80 | $567 | $1,704 |
| Salinas | $80 | $539 | $1,396 |
| El Segundo | $318 | $535 | $1,285 |
| South Lake Tahoe | $519 | $519 | $647 |
| San Leandro | $80 | $489 | $839 |
| Santa Barbara | $80 | $483 | $1,785 |
| San Francisco (this city) | $30 | $480 | $2,338 |
| La Jolla | $30 | $472 | $2,338 |
| Long Beach | $30 | $469 | $1,785 |
| Downey | $82 | $464 | $1,785 |
| Clovis | $352 | $462 | $462 |
| Glendale | $85 | $453 | $1,785 |
| Bakersfield | $80 | $453 | $1,785 |
| Ukiah | $30 | $453 | $814 |
| Lodi | $343 | $453 | $1,055 |
| Simi Valley | $85 | $453 | $1,785 |
| Yuba City | $268 | $453 | $878 |
| Hanford | $365 | $453 | $549 |
| Stockton | $80 | $453 | $1,785 |
| Marysville | $453 | $453 | $553 |
| Roseville | $75 | $453 | $3,638 |
| Chico | $30 | $453 | $605 |
| Willits | $228 | $453 | $453 |
| Visalia | $80 | $438 | $1,625 |
| Walnut Creek | $35 | $434 | $839 |
| Loma Linda | $80 | $430 | $2,338 |
| Pomona | $30 | $423 | $744 |
| San Jose | $30 | $420 | $1,785 |
| Alhambra | $80 | $419 | $1,785 |
| Lancaster | $42 | $415 | $1,077 |
| San Diego | $80 | $412 | $1,785 |
| Napa | $30 | $391 | $798 |
| Eureka | $30 | $391 | $391 |
| Petaluma | $30 | $391 | $798 |
| Victorville | $30 | $391 | $594 |
| Diamond Bar | $30 | $391 | $625 |
| Fortuna | $30 | $391 | $903 |
| Hesperia | $30 | $391 | $435 |
| Redding | $30 | $391 | $1,201 |
| Los Alamitos | $80 | $368 | $1,785 |
| Rancho Mirage | $30 | $367 | $2,074 |
| Cerritos | $30 | $152 | $1,154 |
| Fountain Valley | $30 | $85 | $1,785 |
| Whittier | $30 | $85 | $1,785 |
| Corona | $30 | $82 | $1,785 |
| Placentia | $30 | $82 | $1,785 |
| Fullerton | $30 | $80 | $391 |
| Irvine | $30 | $80 | $625 |
| Mission Viejo | $30 | $80 | $391 |
| Newport Beach | $30 | $80 | $1,785 |
| Modesto | $80 | $80 | $407 |
| Anaheim | $30 | $80 | $710 |
| Santa Ana | $30 | $80 | $1,785 |
| Yorba Linda | $30 | $80 | $391 |
| Riverside | $30 | $80 | $1,785 |
| Palm Springs | $80 | $80 | $1,785 |
| Huntington Beach | $30 | $80 | $977 |
| Brea | $30 | $80 | $391 |
| San Luis Obispo | $80 | $80 | $1,785 |
| Costa Mesa | $30 | $80 | $625 |
| Tustin | $30 | $80 | $1,130 |
| Laguna Hills | $30 | $80 | $1,785 |
| Apple Valley | $30 | $80 | $391 |
| Colton | $30 | $80 | $657 |
| Laguna Niguel | $30 | $80 | $391 |
| Garden Grove | $30 | $80 | $566 |
| San Clemente | $30 | $80 | $439 |
| Turlock | $72 | $80 | $928 |
| Upland | $30 | $80 | $1,152 |
Costs reflect self-pay estimates based on insurer-negotiated rates. Insured patients may pay significantly less depending on plan type, deductible status, and network tier.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.